Burnt Store Animal Hospital

04/29/2026

Today is International Guide Dog Day - thank you to these dedicated dogs!

04/28/2026

Please join us in wishing Mrs. Kerr a beautiful birthday!!

04/27/2026

One of the best things you can do for the animal world is preventing additional kittens. Today is "Free Feral Cat Spay Day". Many local shelters receive grants and assistance to allow for them to participate in this nationwide ‘celebration’. Check for local TNR and other low-cost spay and neuter locations and events nearby!

04/26/2026

Happy “Kids and Pets Day” AND “Pet Parents Day”!

Having furry siblings plays a significant role in a person’s upbringing, in our humble opinion...

It teaches respect (knowing how to interact with them), responsibility, routine, empathy, compassion, patience, helps shy kids improve social skills, physical activity, and life and death situations.

Supervise time together between your child and pet, teach them how to pet and what NOT to do (pulling tails, poking, riding, etc.).

For many cats and dogs, having a kid in their life is beneficial for them, too. How many of us adults can keep up with the energy of some young pups and kittens!?

For Pet Parents Day, it's a day to spoil pets. Extra playtime, new toys, special or extra treats, and of course bragging about them in the form of adorable photos! Being a good pet parent also involves being responsible for their well-being so go ahead and schedule an appointment if there are any concerns or they’re due for an exam and vaccines.

04/26/2026

Today is International Search and Rescue Dog Day - Thank you to these furry heroes! Although this face would always be a happy sighting, imagine the relief you'd feel seeing it while lost.

04/25/2026

“The World Veterinary Association (WVA) recently announced the theme of this year's World Veterinary Day on April 25 is "Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Health."” This theme highlights the systemic role of veterinary services in protecting food safety, food security, public health, and animal health worldwide.” Learn more at www.avma.org/news/world-veterinary-day-celebrates-veterinarians-guardians-food-and-health.

04/24/2026

Happy Hairball Awareness Day!

“A hairball is a small collection of hair that collects in the cat’s stomach. When cats groom themselves, the barbs on their tongues catch loose or dead hair, which they swallow. Much of this hair passes straight through them and out the other end but if some of it gets lodged in the stomach, the cat will vomit it out to remove it from their system.”

Fun Fact: “The record for the biggest-ever hairball to be removed from a cat weighed in at a colossal 7.5 ounces and was 4.9 inches wide — that’s 1.9 inches bigger than a Major League Baseball!”

“Predominantly a concern for cats, rabbits, and cattle, hairballs are a healthy part of animals’ routines, but can also be evidence of an underlying health issue.” If the frequency increases (once a month is normal) or is accompanied by loss of appetite, constipation, or lethargy, make an appointment to have us examine your feline. Longer-haired cats are more prone to coughing up a furball. Brushing your cat helps reduce the occurrence of hairballs (by removing loose fur and reducing stress) as do specially formulated foods and treats.

https://nationaltoday.com/national-hairball-awareness-day/

04/23/2026

Dr. Kerr is now offering herbal medicine for dogs and cats!

There is no "one size fits all", so each blend will be determined on a case-by-case basis. We currently have over 50 herbs on hand.

Schedule an appointment at 239-315-0729.

04/23/2026

Today is National Lost Dog Awareness Day. If you've ever lost a pet, you know how gut wrenching every second is. Act IMMEDIATELY once you know they're missing! Charlotte County Animal Services is required by law to hold impounded animals for five (5) days from the time they are picked up. In Lee County, a pet WITH identification is only required to be held for 5 days, WITHOUT is only 3 days for a dog and ONE day for a cat. At least for Lee, there has been coverage indicating they don't always follow this minimum guideline or law. Hence the importance of acting quickly to recover your pet.

Learn what to do if you've lost or found a pet:
Charlotte County - www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/animal-control/lost-found-pets.stml
Lee County - www.leegov.com/animalservices/lostpet

04/22/2026

For our Port Charlotte area clients, consider a pizza order for pickup or delivery from Blue Heron Pizza Pub to benefit Rescue Garage! Now through May 10th.

We’re so excited to partner with our friends at Blue Heron Pizza Pub for another tasty fundraiser, benefiting the dogs of Rescue Garage! 🐾🍕

Now through Mother’s Day, May 10th, a portion of every delivery and pickup order will be donated to help the animals in our care ❤️‍🩹

Support local, skip the third-party apps (they have their own delivery drivers!) and make lunch or dinner do double duty 💪🏼

📞 Call to order: 941-235-8559
💻 Order online: https://www.blueheronpizzapub.com/

Delivery is for the dogs ❤️

04/22/2026

Happy Beagle Day!

Just be yourself, beagles!

04/21/2026

Today is Bulldogs are Beautiful Day, and that ain't no bull! 😉